I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am looking to get a throubled teen help and to help researching options for both his mom and dad, who have no internet.
I know there are several "positive" programs but I can't locate them. Something like bootcamp, where they kid goes away for a month to learn selfrespect, about drugs, behavoral help, counceling etc.
What agencies can help?
I found some camps that want $400 per day...thats just not possible
Can a 17 year old just not go even if his parents both adree on it?
Thanks much!
2007-03-12 07:15:18 · 5 answers · asked by greenie 6 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Houston
Go to a good base Church like Second Baptist Church In katy the have the best program for teens, sent me an email I will get you plugged in... the have scholarship for different activities. My sister was really bad and within 3months she change here my email Stayedfocus@yahoo.com
hope to hear from you
Chris
2007-03-14 09:43:07 · answer #1 · answered by stayedfocus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he goes to school, there should counselors there that should be able to help. Look for a teen crisis agency in your area or a drug program helping teens out.
The biggest problem with any of these is that if he's not looking to change, he won't. He has to want to change and if that means kicking him out or getting him arrested for possession then that may be his wake up call. Rules have to made and followed anything less and he should get out and find out what life is really like.
Tough love may be the only way to get his head back on straight. As difficult as it is, they have to hit rock bottom before they will be willing to seek change.
2007-03-12 14:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by trojan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunate reality time.
You send him away to a place that's going to "teach him respect" and he may come out of there with even less respect for you than he went in with.
There is nowhere- NOWHERE- that can do your job as a parent. Fortunately for you, he's almost 18 years old. He has to learn how to survive on his own.
2007-03-15 17:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by seanturtledove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might need to revise you question there are many programs out there but not sure what state or town if its a big city etc ,have them ask the school for ideas,call the Juvenal officers office and ask for programs,churches,counselors there is lots of help but you go to be willing to do the work ,,one very good one i know of personally is teen challenge it works but they got to want it
2007-03-12 14:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by raindovewmn41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer to that question would be to send the teen to a private school all through high school. you will see alot of improvements in the way they act and if they are drug usesers they have to throw it all in the trash because drugs aren't allowed in private schools. or the teen could go to Juvinile Detention. it is his parents right to send him to a place that will help him with his problems
2007-03-12 14:21:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋